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Issue #002
Carla McNeil
September 28, 2024
Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…
🌧️ New West Weather
🗓️ New West Events
🕵️♂️ New West Local News
Record High for Today 19.7 in 2022 - Lowest 6.2 in 2016
Upcoming Events
September 28
♒️ New Westminster’s RiverFest - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🇺🇦 First Ever Ukrainian Street Festival - 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
September 29
🤣 Rell Battle - Rick Bronson House of Comedy - 7:00 PM
♣️ Board Game Monthly - 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 30
♒️ Downstream Where the Waters Mix Exhibition (All Ages)- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🏈 Club Seats Ticket Giveaway BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders - 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
🕵️♂️ New West News
🛢️ Sue Big Oil: New Westminster Considers Joining Class Action Over Environmental Damage
New Westminster is considering joining a class action lawsuit against major oil companies as part of the "Sue Big Oil" campaign, led by the West Coast Environmental Law Foundation. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs related to climate change impacts such as wildfires and floods. If the motion passes, New Westminster would contribute $79,000 to a legal fund to sue fossil fuel giants for their role in worsening climate change. Several other BC municipalities have joined the initiative, modeled after similar legal efforts worldwide.
Read the full article HERE.
🪶 Two Ways to Commemorate Truth and Reconciliation in New Westminster
New Westminster will offer two main ways to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2024. The Spirit of the Children Society will host a public event featuring cultural performances and reflections, while educational resources will be available to deepen community engagement. The day is dedicated to recognizing the impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities and fostering healing and learning.
Read the full article HERE.
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